NBC Reporter to Kardashian-Approved Fashion Empire - Kathyrn Eisman (High heel Jungle, E News, NBC)
About this episode
Kathryn Eisman shares her journey from NBC reporter to fashion entrepreneur, discussing career pivots and celebrity endorsements.
How do you go from being the youngest on-air reporter in NBC history, to a fixture of every red carpet event in LA, to founding a fashion brand worn by Kylie Jenner, Rihanna, and Ariana Grande? In Kathryn Eisman 's case: fearlessly. In this episode, the powerhouse entrepreneur, author, and media personality shares her unfiltered journey of radical career pivots, from living in a caravan on a New York rooftop to landing a dream job at E! News just six weeks after giving birth and more. Now the founder of the cult hosiery label High Heel Jungle , Kathryn reveals the "unprecious" work ethic required to forge ahead in any career. In this episode: The Power of the Pivot: Why you should never wait to be "discovered" and how to start before you’re ready. The Kardashian Effect: How Kathryn got her products into the hands of A-list celebrities with $0 ad spend and no PR firm - and just how powerful that was! Resilience & Legacy: How her family’s history shaped her drive and perspective on risk. The Handbag Secret: Kathryn’s "uncannily accurate" party trick—what your handbag says about your personality! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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